We publish decisions as part of our commitment to being open and transparent.
Decision reports do not include residents’ names, but we name landlords. They date from December 2020, and we publish them 3 months after the final decision date.
In some cases, we will not publish a decision if it is not in the resident’s or landlord’s interest. Or if we will compromise the resident’s anonymity. You can read more in our guidance on decisions.
The complaint is about the resident’s concerns regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a defective balcony door. The resident’s reports of damp. A subject access request made by the resident. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: proposal to carry out works outlined in a section 20 notice. handling of leaks in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks in the kitchen. Associated formal complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks causing damp, mould and damage to possessions. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a lack of heating. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a broken fence.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202344413 Birmingham City Council 19 December 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it undertake repairs to her outbuilding. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various repairs including: damp and mould, a leak in the bathroom, the kitchen ceiling, and repairs to radiators, windows, and doors.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the resident’s home. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of no heating and hot water related to the communal boiler and the heating charge she pays for this. The resident’s concerns about increases to her heating charges.